How to travel from Omaha to Memphis, United States of America

The distance between Omaha and Memphis is around 700 miles (1,126km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Omaha to Memphis by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Little Rock (LIT) then take the bus to Memphis.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $635
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kansas City MO then St Louis and then to Memphis.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $150
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Champaign Il then take the train to Memphis.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance700 miles (1,126km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Omaha and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Omaha to Memphis by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $150 and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $635.

The distance between Omaha and Memphis is around 700 miles (1,126km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529 miles (852km)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Omaha and Memphis by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Omaha to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $635.

The cheapest way to travel between Omaha and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $150 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Omaha and Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to Little Rock (LIT) then take the bus to Memphis. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Omaha and Memphis. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Omaha to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansas City MO, St Louis and Memphis. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Jefferson Lines, Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Omaha and Memphis. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Omaha to Memphis. We recommend that you fly from Omaha (OMA) to Little Rock (LIT) then take the bus to Memphis. instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Memphis is Memphis International Airport (MEM) (MEM) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Memphis. Jonesboro Airport (JBR) (JBR) and Mckellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (MKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Omaha and Memphis. The distance is around 700 miles (1,126km) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Omaha to Memphis is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around $635.

How do I get from Omaha to Memphis

Compare travel optionsbetween Omaha and Memphis

Transport options from Omaha to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
6h 30m
$635
3 times a week1,692km (1,051 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 55m
$150
once daily1,241km (771 miles)
Bus via Kansas City, MO16h 25m
$185
once daily1,239km (770 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 55m
$165
once daily1,437km (893 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
$69
on demand1,126km (700 miles)

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Airports near Memphis

The following major airports near Memphis offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MEM
Memphis International Airport (MEM)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Memphis
JBR
Jonesboro Airport (JBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58 miles (93km) from Memphis
MKL
Mckellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71 miles (115km) from Memphis